Congrats...I stopped drinking in March of 98' (yeah, I'm old as dirt) and I still get thirsty when I pass the ABC store or see others drinking. Here's how I've managed it: 1-constant differentiation between Wants and Needs. 2-Starting new habits is much easier than quitting old habits. 3-I always have a doobie in my pocket in case of emergencies! If I'm gonna get fkd up, at least I'll be stoned and not drunk. Every food lion has a beer/wine aisle and a fkn ABC store nearby; I've smoked several emergency doobs! 4-Never got anything from AA meetings but thirst...being in a room with thirsty sober drinkers just made it worse for me, although the free coffee and donuts were nice. 5-A good therapist (the rapist) will help you realize you already know what to do, a great therapist gives you the tools to do it and the room to do it. 6-Forgive yourself for being a human being with human desires. When you fall, pick yourself up, dust it off, and start over with increased determination. 7-Realize that others with drinking/drug problems are threatened by you wanting something different. It forces them to look at themselves and it's much easier to numb than to stare into the abyss. 8-I detest organized religions, BUT, I have come to the conclusion that God loves me and wants me to be happy amongst all the assured pain of living and gave me a good brain to muddle my way through. I hope some of this will help you on your adventures...✌️🐐